"This OLD Les Paul" - Page 4

mapleflame · 08-31-2008, 09:50 PM

Well I am having Larry do the binding, two inlays replaced and the side dots. He is going to do the Frets too. The old frets have been removed, two inlays replaced, frets slots cut and the binding on. We will put the frets on this week. The side dots will go in after. Phil at Philtone has had one of my other guitars for over three months now and I am really pissed beyound belief. The guitar will come out great from Phil no doubt, but I don't work well with misinformation.

Mike60 · 08-31-2008, 09:59 PM

...you going with Magic Johnson for the paint?...

mapleflame · 08-31-2008, 10:10 PM

Yeah, with the guitar already stripped and it will also be ready to paint, it won't cause a shizzle. I gave a 52 body to Dave a few years ago that half went for payment for the Big Bad and Red, and the rest is owed in work to me. Dave wanted me to make sure guys didn't get pissed because he would spray my guitar. I had this arrangement way before HM started.

Mike60 · 08-31-2008, 10:15 PM

cool...It'll be incredible when done...

I had to wait quite awhile to send my '69 due to the backlog.

mapleflame · 08-31-2008, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike60

cool...It'll be incredible when done...

I had to wait quite awhile to send my '69 due to the backlog.

The big thing you will notice after that thick finish is off is the airyness and sustain. The guitar will vibrate through you body. You wait, I won't say anymore.

Mike60 · 08-31-2008, 10:23 PM

...it'll prolly only weigh about 7 1/2 lbs. too.

actually it will be a little lighter.getting rid of the ugly honkin' mounting bracket in the bridge cavity.

yes,more airy...my Makeover got some of that as well...

Bowhunterwt · 08-31-2008, 10:52 PM

It takes a true craftmans to rework such a great work of art. I envy your talents in woodworking on this project. I can't wait to see that old beast breath fire again after all the care and work you have put into it. Please my all means post pics after the finish work is done. Damn good job sir~!!!!!

Peaceman · 09-08-2008, 04:15 PM

All i can say is WOW! i only just found this thread and read it from start to now, its been emotional so far man. Can't wait for more pic's!

StrangerNY · 09-08-2008, 05:29 PM

Thanks to Peaceman for bumping this thread.

That is such a beautiful guitar, even in the raw.

I can't wait to see it completed. Here's hopin I (and more importantly you) don't have to wait too long.

- D

mapleflame · 09-10-2008, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StrangerNY

Thanks to Peaceman for bumping this thread.

That is such a beautiful guitar, even in the raw.

I can't wait to see it completed. Here's hopin I (and more importantly you) don't have to wait too long.

- D

I can't either

Texas07R8 · 09-26-2008, 11:46 AM

bump... we're all waiting for more pics. Got that fret job and binding finished yet? Man that kind of makeover is not for the faint of heart or the unskilled. Kudos for having the stones to go for it and thank you for sharing the story. I bet you could get that in a magazine is you made the effort to contact someone.

mapleflame · 09-30-2008, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Texas07R8

bump... we're all waiting for more pics. Got that fret job and binding finished yet? Man that kind of makeover is not for the faint of heart or the unskilled. Kudos for having the stones to go for it and thank you for sharing the story. I bet you could get that in a magazine is you made the effort to contact someone.

Just for that, you got it.

mapleflame · 09-30-2008, 09:53 PM

Board is trued up, as you see and Frets are in but not polished or matched to strings. OK the binding is put on and as you will see the dots are being put in. Larry was going to make a jig so he could put them in perfectly straight, and I said hell no, they are all crooked from back then. Here are a few updated pics.

Kim · 09-30-2008, 09:55 PM

Steve,
What size frets are you using there?

mapleflame · 09-30-2008, 09:55 PM

Scetching out the side dots. The binding will get tanned/stained to better match the body binding.

mapleflame · 09-30-2008, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kim

Steve,
What size frets are you using there?

I was going to use the 6105 dunlops, but the tangs and consistancy of each fret are so off on each one. These came out of Larry's tube that I believe come from Stew Mac, just a bit smaller. I can get the exact size tomorrow. Larry did a 65 ES 335 for me a year ago and I just tend to gravitate to that guitar because they feel better. I like the 6105's but if I push too hard on the notes, I get sharp.

I think this is it.

diceman · 09-30-2008, 10:13 PM

Ah yes, good to see that she's still in the works!

Texas07R8 · 10-16-2008, 04:51 PM

As Mr. Burns would say.... "EXCELLENT"

shotgunlew · 10-16-2008, 04:58 PM

wow.....that is all...

kluson · 10-16-2008, 05:27 PM

This thread is so cool , can't wait for the next instalments

Many thanks for sharing with us

Mr Baby · 10-16-2008, 06:02 PM

Just sitting here with my mouth wide open

shotgunlew · 10-16-2008, 06:23 PM

So what color did ya decide brother? I still think a Darkback gt OR a DARK cherry to amber burst

Splattle101 · 10-22-2008, 11:14 PM

Is there any news on this excellent rebuild?

cheers,
Splat

mapleflame · 11-11-2008, 11:34 PM

In time my friends, thanks for asking

08-31-2008, 09:50 PM	#91 (permalink)
mapleflame V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Burke Va. Posts: 352 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: "This OLD Les Paul" Well I am having Larry do the binding, two inlays replaced and the side dots. He is going to do the Frets too. The old frets have been removed, two inlays replaced, frets slots cut and the binding on. We will put the frets on this week. The side dots will go in after. Phil at Philtone has had one of my other guitars for over three months now and I am really pissed beyound belief. The guitar will come out great from Phil no doubt, but I don't work well with misinformation. __________________ Gold and Flame in the house

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08-31-2008, 10:10 PM	#93 (permalink)
mapleflame V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Burke Va. Posts: 352 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: "This OLD Les Paul" Yeah, with the guitar already stripped and it will also be ready to paint, it won't cause a shizzle. I gave a 52 body to Dave a few years ago that half went for payment for the Big Bad and Red, and the rest is owed in work to me. Dave wanted me to make sure guys didn't get pissed because he would spray my guitar. I had this arrangement way before HM started. __________________ Gold and Flame in the house

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Mike60 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: reflectorland,Canada Posts: 2,813 Thanks: 0 Thanked 13 Times in 8 Posts	Re: "This OLD Les Paul" cool...It'll be incredible when done... I had to wait quite awhile to send my '69 due to the backlog.

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StrangerNY Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New York Posts: 657 Thanks: 4 Thanked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Re: "This OLD Les Paul" Thanks to Peaceman for bumping this thread. That is such a beautiful guitar, even in the raw. I can't wait to see it completed. Here's hopin I (and more importantly you) don't have to wait too long. - D __________________ Guitars: Gibson/Fender/Epiphone/Squier/Ibanez/Dot On Shaft/Turser/Line 6/Takamine/MSA Amps: Marshall/Crate/Laney/Line 6/Guitar Research

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Texas07R8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 768 Thanks: 19 Thanked 26 Times in 5 Posts	Re: "This OLD Les Paul" bump... we're all waiting for more pics. Got that fret job and binding finished yet? Man that kind of makeover is not for the faint of heart or the unskilled. Kudos for having the stones to go for it and thank you for sharing the story. I bet you could get that in a magazine is you made the effort to contact someone.

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mapleflame V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Burke Va. Posts: 352 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: "This OLD Les Paul" Board is trued up, as you see and Frets are in but not polished or matched to strings. OK the binding is put on and as you will see the dots are being put in. Larry was going to make a jig so he could put them in perfectly straight, and I said hell no, they are all crooked from back then. Here are a few updated pics. __________________ Gold and Flame in the house

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mapleflame V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Burke Va. Posts: 352 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: "This OLD Les Paul" Scetching out the side dots. The binding will get tanned/stained to better match the body binding. __________________ Gold and Flame in the house

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